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Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam

Tignes, France

Oddities

A reservoir that drowned the old village of Tignes in 1952. The 180 m dam wall carries a huge painted giant, and a lay-by on the D902 above the lake gives the best view.

Nearest town
Tignes, France
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
45.4995, 6.9330

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Caravaneige MontchavinMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam · 23 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Camping CanopeeCampsite
    17 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam · 5 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping-car Park Bessans, Haute Maurienne VanoiseMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam · 48 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pont BreuilCampsite
    21 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Piccolo ParadisoCampsite
    21 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Huttopia Bozel en VanoiseCampsite
    22 km from Lac du Chevril and Tignes dam
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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